Marigold Extract
HSN CODE- 13021919
Botanical Name:
- Calendula officinalis
USES:
1. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Uses
- Eye health supplements – rich in lutein & zeaxanthin, helps protect against:
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Eye strain and blue-light damage
- Antioxidant support – combats oxidative stress
- Anti-inflammatory action – used in supportive therapy
- Immunity support – helps cellular protection
2. Cosmetic & Dermatological Uses
- Skin soothing & healing – used in creams, gels, ointments
- Anti-aging products – protects skin from UV-induced damage
- Anti-acne & sensitive-skin care
- Natural colouring agent in herbal cosmetics
3. Food Industry
- Natural food colorant (yellow-orange shades)
- Used in:
- Beverages
- Bakery products
- Dairy & confectionery
- Preferred over synthetic colors
Product:
1. Pharmaceutical Products
- Lutein Capsules
- Lutein Tablets
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin Capsules
- Eye Health Supplements
- Antioxidant Softgels
- Vision Care Syrups
- Multivitamin formulations
2. Cosmetic & Personal care Products
- Skin creams & ointments
- Anti-acne creams
- Healing gels
- Face serums
- Herbal lotions
- Calendula-based baby care products
3. Food & Beverage Products
- Natural food colorant (yellow - orange)
- Fortified beverages
- Bakery and confectionery products
- Dairy products
- Functional foods
4. Herbal Products
- Herbal extracts
- Tinctures
- Healing balms
- Ayurvedic formulations
- Wound-healing preparations
QUALITY STANDARDS:
- Purity: It should be of very high purity (≥ 95–99% extract solids) and not contain any other or extraneous materials, including synthetic dyes, artificial additives, adulterants, or undeclared carriers.
- Moisture Content: The moisture content must be ≤ 5% (loss on drying) to ensure the stability of the product and to inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
- Color: A yellow to dark orange-brown powder that is typical of marigold flower extract, depending on the concentration of lutein and the method of processing.
- Ash Content: The total ash content should usually be ≤ 5%, and the amount of acid insoluble ash should be ≤ 1%.
- Lutein Content: The carotenoid compounds that are responsible for the activity are mainly lutein (with naturally occurring zeaxanthin) and are usually present at 5%–20% by weight or as per the buyer’s requirement.
Processing of Marigold Extract
- The marigold flowers that were chosen, cleaned, and dried are ground and made into less granular form.
- To get the extract that is rich in lutein, the extraction process is done by utilizing the solvents that are food-grade.
- The extract is subjected to filtration and is then concentrated using the method of vacuum.
- The concentrated extract is then converted into a free-flowing powder through either spray drying or vacuum drying techniques.
- The powder is then made to contain the necessary lutein content by doing standardization and subjected to quality testing.
Packaging of Marigold Extract
- Packed under hygienic, GMP-compliant conditions.
- Inner packing in double food-grade polyethylene bags.
- Outer packing in HDPE or Fiber drums.
- Standard pack sizes: 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, or 25 kg.